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My son tells me this was an Austin native, prayers to his family. I hope we can attend his services in Killeen on Tuesday.

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 11, 2011.  The Department of Defense announced today the death of a sailor who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.

Petty Officer Brian K. Lundy, 25, of Austin, Texas, died while conducting a dismounted patrol in Marjah, Helmand province, Afghanistan, on Sept. 9. Lundy was assigned as a hospital corpsman to 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 5, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.

Source: defense.gov

Chief!! so glad you got a call!!

Yeah, my first thoughts are usually about those who lost a buddy, and still there trying to do the job safe and sound.  I left a comment in the guestbook in our local paper for this young Doc's family, and told them that Navy families across the country share their loss and heartbreak.

But you, Ms Chief, go for two nights of great sleep, you need it!!

Comment by Kelly Jo Nelson~Navy mom of 2 This was copied from another group I belong to. My daughter was also on the USS Reagan ~

          This is an online Party with a Purpose....

Please help support The Reynolds Family. Sean Reynolds is a shipmate of my daughter. He has lost His family that was in a head on collision in TX on their way to meet him for his homecoming from serving our country on the US Ronald Reagan. He has lost his brother and parents and needs help with all of the expenses. Please help me to raise money for this young man who is serving our country. 

To help, you can shop online at www.partylite.biz/jenifercanada click shop, and click look up host Reynolds (first) Family (last) 
50% of all online order will benefit the Reynolds Family! 
There is a guest clearance starting at only $5, Plus Spend $50 and get any 1 item 1/2 off! 

Thank you in advance for all your help,

Kelly, is there more information on Sean and his family? and a maybe a link to a way to donate that does not involve shopping? I ran a search on google and came up with nothing. I'll keep looking.

I'm not comfortable with promoting someone's business and income in this manner, especially in the face of such tragedy. If I contribute, I want it all to go to Sean's needs. thanks.

Here is a link to the story, so tragic....possibly on the other links are ways to donate or help out some way if anyone lives in the area.

Pittsburgh family killed in Arizona

Marine receiving Medal of Honor

This Marine sharing his honor with those he served...including a corpsman lost that day and one there at the ceremony.

Crying like a baby...good grief.

TexasDoc and all those who would like to assist Sean Reynolds, here is an address that I received:

Sean Reynolds

397 C.R. 4114    Pittsburg, TX. 75686

I am just overwhelmed reading the posts on my other group and how us Navy moms look after others and stick together. My children often say that there are no other moms like us Navy moms and I tend to feel they are right. Which by they way, I do not say that often. God bless everyone @->--

Thank you , Kelly. This is so very sad for this sailor. What pain.

One of my other groups is inquiring about elec blankets for Afghan. I know they use generators, how about battery operated ones, at least for warming the bed?

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Hi Ladies,Kinda of new here, but I knew you guys would have the answers for me.

Wheew ok here goes. My daughter clinic wants to start an outreach program for the kids over there. She asked me to find info on people and companies willing to donate school supplies,clothes just whatever might be needed. Where do I start with this? Now mind you I would so prefer her to stay inside camp and be as safe as possible,but that's not her!! If she sees a need to help anyone she is right in the thick of it! She sends my heart into palpations alot. She also said this will give me somthing to do other than sit by the phone waiting on her to call. So can you guys point me in the right direction?

Thanks, Carmeni....I know Molly's Adopt a Sailor is taking on new projects, larger ones...they are focusing on Afghan combat hospitals right now. Check with them, Molly has great ideas on this type of thing, and after all this time, she's pretty knowledgable about all issues concerning it.

I attended the funeral service for PO Brian Lundy yesterday morning with my friend Carolyn. Carolyn's son was a recruiter in WA when he committed suicide almost two years ago. I met her at a house concert, introduced her to many of my Navy moms on facebook, and as it turns out, Molly (from Molly's adopt a sailor) knew her son Travis, and many of the sailors he had worked with. Carolyn met Molly when she went to WA to see her grandchildren earlier this year. Truly a small world, isn't it? Molly was able to share so much with Carolyn, and really has become a huge support to her family.

Brian was known as Peanut to his family and friends..and as a tough military professional to the Navy and Marines. It was a beautiful service, full of music, love, faith, and testimony to the fine young Doc who died doing what he loved. Lots of sailors from around the country, the Admiral in command of all the corpsmen, and a Brig General whose son is a Marine in the 1/6 and served with Brian spoke about the service the Marines and Sailors held in Afghan for Brian...and how a unit of Seabees braved the roads and danger to get to those Marines and Sailors and support them in their loss of their Doc.

Link to photos on my facebook album.

Judy, I think I can say with certainy that your son will not be allowed to return home for the birth of a child.  I've never heard of that happening, and have seen many photos of dads viewing their babies for the first time by Skype.

TNM...Check out this N4M group...

http://www.navyformoms.com/group/carepackageideas

They have ideas for EVERYTHING!

What about a flat tree, made of felt or fabric, that can be hung on the wall, with battery operated lights? then, where ever they are, they can hang it someplace for everyone to share.

When my son was talking about deploying again he said he didn't want to go in the winter, and I misunderstood and said I could understand not wanting to deploy again, yada yada...and he said "mom! I like deployment, there's always something to do...it's the f%^&$# COLD I HATE!!! I'm a Texan!" He firmly believes that south western natives should deploy in the summer heat and northern natives should deploy in the winter...

It does get too cold...head warmers, boot warmers, battery operated warmers of any type and lots of batteries.

Link to story about the Marine Mascot

They don't want to leave him behind....check it out!

Did you order a banner from Build A sign? they do them for free for returning military...if anyone needs one that reads "Welcome home to our Texas Doc, we love you, Matt" you can borrow ours!!!!

I love homecoming posts, just love them...

Lori! I was thinking of you just last night, wondering...such good news!! thank you for keeping us up to date, and greetings to that kid of yours from the Navy moms....

Hello Ladies!  I'm just stopping by to say that every time I see someone has posted, I'm checking it out.  (I don't want any scared new mom just sitting at her computer without any support!)  I've been mostly lurking...my son has been home for almost a year, and just got out of the Navy, so I really don't belong here.  However, I find that your kids have become one of mine, and I can't leave this group in the middle of the story.  LOL  I have a feeling that I won't be completely gone until ALL our kids are back from there.  I'm loving all the pics, but especially the homecomings.  What JOY!!! 

Lori, your good news brought happy tears to my eyes.  I remember when you first got the news he was injured and you came and told us.  He has come such a long way since then, and he is still in my prayers...as are all our kids.

Debby...That is a beautiful picture of your brother!  I only wish he was in the airport returning, instead of leaving. 

Hang in there Moms...You are doing a terrific job!